Guangzhou Travel Guide

 10 Reviews  The zoo was founded in 1958 and covers 42 hectares. It receives about 2.5 million visitors annually. I'm not a fan of zoos, but while in China I couldn't pass up the chance of seeing a panda. Although the zoo could be vastly improved now, I found it on my visit to be a depressing experience. Many... 

 6 Reviews  Cantonese people are known to eat anything! Just go to this market and see! If you see here dogs and cats alive, people buy them to eat. Unfortunately, I visited this market at the end of a Saturday and I had no opportunity to see all the shops open. 

 19 Reviews  The temple was originally built in 537 AD, it has been rebuilt several times since then as well as several name changes. Inside the temple you'll find the Laughing Buddha in the Tianwang Hall. His smiling face welcoming visitors. Behind it is the Weituo Hall, Weituo was the general who recaptured... 

 19 Reviews  Chenjiaci, also the name is Chen Clan Academy. Too more decorated traditional building in Guangdong, one of the important sign of Lingnan culture. The new stone or clay sculptures in the garden is the best one I saw, these tell the story from the novels by Luxun, one of most famous chinese writer... 

 9 Reviews  A must see is Bao Mo Park and plan on spending half a day or longer to take in this breathtaking paradise. The architecture is exquisite. I went mid week, no crowds and very few people. Plenty of cultural history in the museum which I did not get enough time to see. This will be on my list to see... 

 13 Reviews  The Guangzhou Orchid Garden was rebuilt from a botanical garden in 1957 and covers an area of 3.9 hectares. It is located near the western entrance to the Yuexiu Park and features more than 200 species of orchids. In addition to orchids, there are also over 300 species of other plants.... 

 13 Reviews  The largest park in Guangzhou carries this tribute to the Guangzhou creation myth. Legend states five celestial beings riding into the city on five rams carrying sheaves of rice. Blessing the land, the rams turned to stone once the celestials had left. Guangzhou is sometimes referred to by several... 

 11 Reviews  The two iron pagodas on either side of the main temple are worth inspecting closely, as they are thought to be the oldest of their kind in China. The Eastern Iron Pagoda (Dongtie Ta) dates from 967 and is decorated with over 900 niches with statuettes of Buddha. The Western Iron Pagoda (Xitie Ta),... 

 15 Reviews  The memorial hall was built by the local people of Guanzhou and overseas Chinese to commemorate Dr Sun Yat-sen, the great forerunner of Chinese Revolution. Construction commenced in 1929 and completed 1931. The 52 metre high building is a national cultural relic located within Guanghou Park. 

 9 Reviews  It is said that at the time of Emperor Yi of the Zhou Dynasty (1122-770 B.C.), five immortals riding five goats with rice ears in their mouths descended on the then Guangzhou by bestowing the local people with rice. Having wished the locals bumper harvests in the future, the immortals rose to the... 

 7 Reviews  The 58m/190ft high Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Yide Lu Street is the largest Roman Catholic church in China. The French architects Vonutrin and Humbert built it between 1863 and 1888 in Neo-Gothic style out of granite that was transported from Kowloon in Hong Kong. The land was granted to... 

 7 Reviews  About 4km/2.5mi east of the city centre, on Zhongshan Lu, a 26ha/64 acre cemetery was laid out in 1957 for the victims of the Canton uprising which was led by the Communist party in 1927. The 5700 people shot by the Guomindang government are now buried in a tumulus. In addition the memorial park... 

 4 Reviews  Plenty of places to eat in GuangZhou. I had a wonderfull time. Great people they are. I had no problems at all. Had pick pockets try one day. I was ready for them. I carried my wallet in the front pocket. Plenty of parks to see here. One is a big one with animal stautes. Also went to a buddist... 

 3 Reviews and 988 Opinions  Hotel is unique in location and white tigers and flamingos are very unusual. Its just a pity the... 

 1 Review  The quality and taste of the food are extremely good: I have tried many Cantoness restaurants before but none of them able to peer this one. Services there are impressive: waitresses are well dressed - looked elegant; and their smiles are sweet and willing to initiate talks with you - to make you... 

 7 Reviews  When you enter the area of this island, you might wrongly think that you are in the early 1900s. If the Bund is the proof of foreign power in Shanghai, the Shamian would be the one in Guangzhou. Buildings here are in Westerner style, even though a lot of them are not well maintained yet you can...